David George of the David George & A Crooked Mile band will be gracing Blackdog with an acoustic performance on March 7. You can check out his music here! He will have cellist Christine Broxterman accompanying him.

Based out of St. Joseph, MO, Brent Isom is an active part of the local music scene. As a guitarist and composer, he has given a number of performances at a variety of community events, playing both standards and original music. Brent also serves as worship leader for New Harvest Baptist Church in Faucett, MO and has performed and led worship for church camps, revivals, and youth retreats across Missouri and Kansas. Additionally, Brent teaches numerous private lessons each week for guitar, piano, and voice.

Chase Fanning has sung and played guitar going on six years now. He is a huge fan of singer song writer music and is currently finishing his first album. Chase's sound lays some where in between Jason Mraz and John Mayer, both of whom are huge influences on him. He has spent a lot of time and put a lot of work into crafting and writing his songs. Music is Chase's passion and he loves playing for people live.

Laura Wetzel:

Listening, learning, writing, and playing music have been a part of Laura's life for many years now. Growing up in a musically inclined family, here in KC, nurtured this love and passion. Often compared to Norah Jones or Joni Mitchell, Laura has an acoustic and easy feel to her music. Simply guitar and voice and occasionally a willing drum, cello, or second voice to accompany her- she plays originals and covers. Her original songs are inspired by life, love and whatever situations may warrant a good song writing session.Working now as a newly graduated nurse, music is just an enjoyed hobby. Happy to play at coffee shops and random venues on days off, it is a hobby that Laura hopes to never lose.

Newell Bowman:

Newell Bowman is a singer/songwriter from the Kansas City area who has only recently begun to share her love for performing her music in the last year. During the day, you’ll find her working at a local retirement community. Otherwise, you’ll find her around the metro area enjoying all that our community has to offer. Performing her original music and covering some of her favorite artists like Fleetwood Mac and Alison Krauss has become a something of great excitement, and Newell hopes this continues into the future. Musical collaboration brings her some of the greatest joy, so you will frequently see her perform with musicians of all backgrounds.

Husband and wife duo Jime & Aaron are coming to Blackdog! You can check out their versatile musical style here.

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay, Jime is a singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and ukulele performer. She began her musical career at age 6 with classical piano, and began composing at age 13. Her professional career started in 2005 when she was 16, offering a concert with very well-known musicians at the Paraguayan-American Cultural Center. She sings in seven languages, including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, and Guarani. She is fully fluent in Spanish, English as well as French. Jime loves writing about her personal experiences, creating emotion-fueled lyrics and melodies for her songs. Furthermore, she has put music to poems by writers like Pablo Neruda and Victor Hugo in their original languages.

Aaron is a native of Kansas and Music Education graduate of Emporia State University. He has been playing music professionally for the past 15 years. His bass playing is highly regarded by everyone he has performed with. He has played most types of music, including Jazz, Blues, Rock, Classical, Latin, and Country. He also performs for the United States Army on trumpet and bass. When not performing, Aaron also composes and arranges songs.

Megan McKamy

Megan is a singer/songwriter in Kansas City, who spent most of her twenties playing music and acting in Los Angeles. She grew up playing the violin, working her way through the Suzuki books until securing her position as concertmaster at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA. Today, she works as a clinician at a drug treatment center and enjoys writing songs and playing guitar in her free time.

Scott Schumann

Born in July of 1986, Scott grew up in the small town of Hastings, Minnesota. Always an avid writer and music lover, he began singing, playing the trumpet, and writing at a young age. During his college years, he transitioned to guitar and wrote the beginnings of what would be his debut album, "Alone." The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Weights and Measures Soundlab in Kansas City and officially released in January of 2014. The album's title describes the period between 2010 and 2012 where he spent much of his time in solitude composing songs. During these years, Scott developed a unique style that was true to him and due to his wide array of influences, "Alone" offers something for every listener. Additionally, Scott's live performances are nothing short of amazing. He has opened for prominent bands such as Johnnyswim, The Dear Hunter, PAPA, and other up-and-coming artists.

Father, Misty, and the Big Rock is a group of best friends making soulful, true music. They've been playing together as "Kitchen Jams" for over five years. Right now, they're playing as an acoustic duo, performing original songs in the categories of singer/songwriter, folk, blues, reggae, etc. The theme of much of their music is love, as well as all of the good things that go along with it.

Dustin Prinz is an extremely prolific songwriter with a powerful vocal and a unique guitar style that has jaws dropping and feet tapping around the globe. Dustin was born in West Point Nebraska on January 1st, 1983. Growing up in such a rural environment made him a rather curious fellow with a yearning to experience life to the fullest. Dustin’s guitar playing incorporates his unique percussive technique with intricate flat picking and his signature style blending hybrid picking with a Paradiddle percussive style developed during his days as a drummer.

Alyssa Robbins is rolling through town! With the recent release of her third studio album, "Our Time Was Here We Just Forgot to Be", Robbins makes a rockier departure from her first two albums ("Wet Behind the Ears" & "The Other Side of the World"). She growls and snarls her way through stories of haunted Brooklyn streets, changing seasons, and a lovers insanity all with a touch of sensitivity and heart ache. With the lyrical prose of Aimee Mann and the voice of Etta James, “Our Time was Here...” provides the perfect balance of whiskey swigging rock and gin sipping soul.

Born in Kansas City, but living the last two years in Scotland, Calvin Arsenia has finally returned to share more of his music with Blackdog! Calvin's urban acoustic folk style is sure to be a thought provoking, sincere, and whimsical experience for all who are able to attend.

Ramblin' Pan will be returning to Blackdog on November 7th. If you like the sound of Johnny Cash meeting Death Cab for Cutie, then this is the band for you! Alongside Ramblin' Pan is Des Moines, Iowa's very own Jacey! Her singer/songwriter style incorporates folk, blues, pop, and rock to produce honest, world-changing songs for all.

On September 27 we will be featuring two local girls with a whole lot of talent! Kate Rose will be starting the show at 7. Her indie pop sound is said to equal Sara Barellies meets Christina Perri meets Colbie Caillat meets Priscilla Ahn.

Made up of musicians from Overland Park and Lawrence, KS, the California Road Jazz Band will be returning to Blackdog with plenty more jazz to go around! California Road Jazz Band plays traditional Kansas City jazz from the 1920s through 1960s with a modern sound. Influenced by: Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Bill Evans and Chick Corea.